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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.41, 237.78 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.41, 237.78 and 110.25 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.41 : 237.78 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.41/237.78 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.41x = 237.78 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.41x = 26,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215.25/172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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